CMA/RMA One Health Family Medicine SouthPark

One Health Initiative•Charlotte, NC

23d

About The Position

Responsible for assisting the physician and/or Advanced Care Practitioner (ACP) with patient care, patient intake at office visit, documentation, vaccine and medication administration, clerical, environmental, and organizational tasks. Assists with appointment scheduling and maintaining medical record.

Requirements

High school graduate or equivalent required
Recognized/certified as a CMA or RMA by one of the following National Organizations: American Association of Medical Assistants (AAMA), National HealthCareer Association (NHA), National Healthcare Worker's Association (NHCWA), National Center for Competency Testing (NCCT), American Registry of Medical Assistants (ARMA) American Medical Technologists (AMT), National Association for Health Professionals (NAHP), National Registry of Medical Assistants (NRMA).
Completion of an accredited Medical Assistant program OR Intermediate EMT or Paramedic Program with 3 years prior clinical experience required OR Structured military training which is clinical in nature per DD214 OR Graduate of an Accredited School of Professional Nursing OR 3 years on the job training and successful completion of CHS Medical Group approved competency assessment.
Current American Heart Association (AHA) BLS certification required. Must maintain current certification.
Must speak, read, and write Basic English fluently.
Intact senses of sight, hearing, smell, and touch.
Manual finger dexterity.

Nice To Haves

Pediatrics experience preferred

Responsibilities

Assisting the physician and/or Advanced Care Practitioner (ACP) with patient care
Patient intake at office visit
Documentation
Vaccine and medication administration
Clerical, environmental, and organizational tasks
Assists with appointment scheduling and maintaining medical record
Pre-visit planning with provider and care team
Follows the patient intake/rooming work in place at the practice
Medication administration, including injections
Check vital signs, height, and weight
Reviewing medication history and updating medication list
Satisfaction of pertinent health maintenance requirements
Point of Care testing (POCT) per standing order or provider order
Utilizes standard precautions, complies with CHS Policies; Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) standards; Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments (CLIA) regulations; and The Joint Commission (TJC), Division of Facility Services (DFS), and other Regulatory Agency standards as applicable to the practice
Reports patient's condition and reaction to the provider following procedures, medication administration, or treatments
Assists with patient inquiries for prescription refills, appointment scheduling, and referral authorization as needed
Participates in electronic documentation of care at the direction of the provider
Completes CLIA approved waived laboratory tests and practice-specific diagnostic testing in adherence to CLIA standards
Performs Quality Control and maintenance for Point of Care in-office lab procedures, as applicable
Performs venipuncture
Assists with collection of specimens of body fluids such as urine and blood for laboratory testing
Completes lab requisitions and prepares specimens for pick-up
Responsible for monitoring inventory and stock medications, narcotics, and emergency medications/equipment specific to the practice setting
Ensures that all ordered laboratory and diagnostic tests are tracked and logged, and that the provider is presented with all test results